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The Mazda Museum is currently closed. Tour reservations are also temporarily unavailable. Further updates will be posted to the Mazda Museum official..
Last updated: January 14th, 2021
Follow our latest updates on the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Japan:
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While every effort has been made to keep the info listed here complete and accurate, we advise to always check the official website for any place to get the most up-to-date info
A second State of Emergency is extended to help overcome rising infections in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka. Read More
A second month-long State of Emergency is declared to help overcome rising infections in 4 of Japan's prefectures. Read More
Foreign visitors have been banned from entering Japan around the same time as the domestic Go To Travel campaign sees a suspension. Read More
The government is expected to launch a dedicated health monitoring center in March 2021, to help register and document the health of international tourist arrivals next Spring. Read More
Entry to Japan for the time being will require a negative COVID-19 test result conducted witin 72 hours of the departure flight. Read More
On-the-spot testing facility opens at Narita Airport to provide travellers proof of negative coronavirus tests before embarking to travel overseas. Read More
From October, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces a wider scope for visa applications for those visiting Japan to work, study, visit relatives and more. Read More
Foreign residents stuck overseas will finally be permitted to re-enter Japan under new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) infection test rules. Read More
Policy change will allow Japan's foreign residents who may be stuck overseas, like Permanent Residence holder or spouses of Japanese nationals, to re-enter if they left Japan before travel restrictions were originally imposed in April. Read More
Travel advisory raised for Palestine and 16 countries, including Nepal, Kenya and Venezuela, over concerns with the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read More
Japan expands its entry ban to visitors from 18 nations, including Cuba, as a continued step to help curtail the spread of coronavirus. Read More
Free Microsoft-developed app is launched for Android and iOS. 'COCOA: COVID-19 Contact App' aims to alert users if they been in close proximity to someone infected with coronavirus. Read More
An alert warning about possible increases in coronavirus infections in Tokyo was lifted, in another step towards a full resumption of economic activity. Read More
The countries, mostly in Africa and Central America, may be added to a list totalling 111 countries and territories that would mean denied entry to Japan if visited within two weeks of arrival. Read More
Move reverses a re-entry ban and policy that favoured Japanese nationals repatriating but banned foreign residents from returning to their home in Japan for any reason, even humanitarian. Read More
Drinking and dining establishments are back open and ready for business, operating in the 'new normal' era of additional safeguards for keeping customers safe. Read More
The displays, at secret locations across Japan, were designed to lift spirits amid the pandemic and help mark the warmer weather arriving across Japan. Read More
Lifting is expected to be announced by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday 25th May, following a continuous fall in infection rates. Such a move would apply to Tokyo and it surrounding prefectures (Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa) as well as Hokkaido. Read More
The state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus is lifted in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo. Now 42 out of 47 prefectures have seen their emergency measures ended. Read More
The state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus is lifted in 39 out of 47 prefectures, after a sharp fall in new infections. Read More
In consultation with a panel of experts, the government considers partially lifting restrictions in 34 prefectures. Read More
Abe makes announcement to extend nationwide State of Emergency to help reduce rate of new coronavirus infections. Read More
Smartphone app planned for early May will help warn users if they have been in contact with a diagnosed Covid-19 patient. Read More
Abe expands state of emergency to cover entire nation on Thursday to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Read More
Government poised to declare state of emergency from Tuesday, covering Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Chiba, Saitama, Hyogo and Fukuoka. Read More
Government announces plan to expand list of countries affected as coronavirus pandemic expands. Read More
To counter an increase in confirmed infections, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government asks residents to work from home and refrain from going out in evenings and weekends. Read More
IOC announces decision to postpone the Olympic Games to no later than the summer of 2021, to safeguard the health of athletes, those involved in delivering the Games and the international community. Read More
Effective 21st March, 00:00 JST: Holders of a passport issued by affected countries (see MOFA site), intending to enter Japan without obtaining a visa, will not be permitted to land. Read More
Effective 21st March, 00:00 JST: Government plans to impose new restrictions on visitors from about 30 European countries, including Britain, France and Germany. Entry bans extend to cover Iceland and parts of Spain, Italy and Switzerland. Read More
Government sources suggest a plan to impose new restrictions on visitors from parts of northern Italy in response to the coronavirus situation there. Read More
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces new safeguard to quarantine all visitors for 2 weeks from coronavirus-hit China and South Korea, as well as parts of Iran. Read More
Two of Japan's major airlines, JAL and ANA, are offering free refunds for all tickets through March 19th that have been canceled as a result of fears about the coronavirus. Read More
Visitors with a travel history to Korea's Daegu City or Cheongdo County within 14 days are being restricted access to Japan (Effective Feb 27th 2020). Read More
Visitors from Wuhan (Hubei)and Zhejiang Provinces are being restricted access to Japan and may not be allowed to land in Japan (Effective Feb 13th 2020). Read More
The Mazda Museum is currently closed. Tour reservations are also temporarily unavailable. Further updates will be posted to the Mazda Museum official..
The Naeba ski slope's business operations will resume on December 19, 2020 down to March 28, 2021.
Temporarily closed until further notice due to coronavirus measures
Closed temporarily until further notice, as part of nationwide anti-coronavirus measures.
Numerous events in Japan since March 2020 have been cancelled, postponed, or scaled back. You can view our full list of event cancellations in Japan for those we have published on our site. Many events, like Tokyo Game Show 2020, are going online only.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed to 2021. The event will keep the name 'Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020'.
Summary: An April 2020 State of Emergency was lifted on May 25th.
The World Health Organization's advice is as follows:
Summary: The WHO now officially recommends wearing face masks as of June 5th 2020.
There has been a lot of media coverage surrounding the use of masks, ranging from their effectiveness, differing attitudes in the West and the stigma of wearing them, and even instances of panic buying and price gouging.
If you are travelling in Japan and can find them, we recommend wearing a face mask as a general precaution. Whilst the common surgical mask is not thought to be effective against blocking microscopic coronavirus particles (aerosols), they can help with both respiratory hygiene (protecting others) and keeping you from needlessly touching your face (protecting yourself until you can wash your hands).
Whether you are already in Japan, preparing for a trip, or are planning ahead, we recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance. This is both to insure against the prospect of unforeseen medical expenses if the need arise, but also against changing travel plans as the situation develops.
Note that it is essential to check your home country travel advice if you plan to travel to Japan. This is to ensure there is no impact on your insurance coverage.
Contact JNTO's Visitor Hotline. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) operate a 24/7 visitor hotline service, available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. It can be called for assistance in case of accidents or emergencies relating to the coronavirus:
Japan's official guidance has been to encourage people to self-isolate if they suspect they have related symptoms:
Japan is expanding its daily testing capabilities to help make it easier to access relevant medical treatment where needed.
Those in at-risk groups can expected to be referred for treatment and/or testing in a quicker timeframe.
This step-by-step consultation flow released by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is an easy-to-follow guide on what to do if you think you may be affected by coronavirus-related symptoms. You can also consult:
You can also consult these multilingual hotlines around Japan's prefectures:
Origin | Confirmed | Severe | Died | Recovered |
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DomesticIncludes evacuees |
148,280 +2066 | 462 | 2139 +16 | 122,550 |
Diamond
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712 | 0 | 13 | 659 |
Compare Japan's situation with countries around the world via WHO's daily sitreps, or view our real-time tracker.
Summary: As of Nov 5th, 152 countries and regions are subject to an entry ban for visitors who have passed through them within the last 14 days.
Please see JNTO's official site for the full list.
Those who are permitted entry to Japan will be subject to undergo PCR tests and to quarantine for 14 days at a location designated by the quarantine station chief for the time being (as of June 3rd). Public transportation should not be used during this time.
Note: As of July 22nd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced relaxed re-entry procedures for foreign residents who may have been stuck overseas as travel restrictions came in to place in April 2020. This should allow permanent residents and spouses of Japanese nationals to return, among those in other special categories (please consult the MOFA website). We suggest confirming with immigration on the latest status if you need to leave Japan but also plan to return.
Please consult these official advisories from countries overseas to gauge the current advice on travelling overseas at this time.
Country | Status ( Global advisory ) |
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USA | Do not travel |
UK | Avoid all but essential travel
Japan is part of a list of countries exempt from global advisory. |
Singapore | Defer all travel abroad
As of Sep 18th, the Residence Track was launched, also allowing access to Work Pass holders yet to enter Singapore. As of Sep 30th, the Reciprocal Green Lane (Business Track)permits essential business and official travel between Japan and Singapore |
Canada | Avoid non-essential travel |
Australia | Do not travel overseas at this time |
NZ | Do not travel overseas at this time |
Note: as the coronavirus has spread across the world, many countries are launching their own containment measures (including temporarily closing borders in some cases), thus advising their citizens to defer their immediate travel plans. Please always check your local authority's latest guidance before planning or attempting to travel.
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WHO (World Health Organization) |
JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) |
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Tokyo Metropolitan GovtIf you feel concerned by Covid-19 (step-by-step consultation) |
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MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) |